Ukraine drone strike kills seven at Russian logistics centre as Moscow launches overnight attacks
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Seven people were killed and 24 others wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack on a logistics center in Russia's Tambov region, according to local officials. The attack targeted a Wildberries logistics centre in the town of Kotovsk, with Governor Evgeny Pervyshov stating that seven night-shift employees were killed and 24 injured.
Meanwhile, Russia launched a series of missile and drone attacks on various regions in Ukraine. On Friday, Russian forces launched seven missiles and 90 drones, with Odesa Oblast being the main target. The attacks resulted in multiple casualties and injuries across the country. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Russian overnight strikes killed four people and wounded 15 across Ukraine, including a missile strike on a residential building in Odesa that killed two and injured five.
The conflict has seen an intensification of drone warfare on both sides. Ukraine has been targeting Russian infrastructure, including oil refineries and logistics centers, as part of its strategy to reduce Russia's capacity to sustain its war effort. Russian forces have also increased their strikes on Ukrainian Black Sea ports, killing three people and damaging civilian infrastructure.
In addition to the military developments, there have been political repercussions in Ukraine. Thousands of people protested in Kyiv for a second day over the dismissal of popular Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Fedorov, seen as an innovator who pioneered Ukraine's successful drone warfare, was fired by President Zelenskyy, leading to widespread discontent and protests.
Russian officials reported that more than 370 drones were launched toward the Moscow region overnight, with most being neutralized by air defense forces. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that 64 enemy UAVs were destroyed on approach to Moscow.
The ongoing conflict has also led to fuel shortages in Russia, with more than 90 regions experiencing fuel rationing or shortages since June. This has disrupted civilian life and added to the challenges faced by the Russian population.
Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces reported striking 13 vessels of Russia's shadow fleet in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, including dry cargo ships, tankers, and tugboats.
The international community has been watching the conflict closely, with US-led diplomatic efforts to end the fighting stalling in recent months as Washington shifts its focus to its conflict with Iran.
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Ukrainian drones kill seven at Wildberries warehouse in Russias Tambov region Ukrainian drones killed seven workers at a Wildberries logistics centre in Russias Tambov region and injured dozens more near Moscow, where an oil depot burned, in one of the deadliest strikes on a commercial site inside Russia.
intellinews · about 2 hours ago
Large-scale drone attack on Moscow and Moscow Oblast: oil depot and Wildberries warehouse on fire Moscow and Moscow Oblast came under a large-scale drone attack on the night of 17-18 July. Fires broke out at an oil depot in Noginsk and a Wildberries logistics centre in Elektrostal, while Russian authorities reported dozens of affected people.
ukrpravda · about 2 hours ago
KYIV POST: Russia Strikes Kharkiv, Chernihiv Region, Kills 1, Wounds 21 Russian armed forces killed one civilian and injured at least 21 others across the Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions on Friday, including eight children. The attacks targeted residential areas in Izium, Kharkiv city, and Novhorod-Siverskyi, damaging civilian infrastructure. #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 2 hours ago
🇺🇦🇷🇺⚡️ — In the Moscow region, following a nighttime drone attack, a fire broke out at an oil depot in Noginsk (the last video), and a drone strike hit the territory of a Wildberries warehouse in Electrostal (the remaining footage). According to preliminary reports, 26 people were injured, most of them at the warehouse, as reported by Governor Vorobyov. A maternity hospital near the site of the fire at the oil depot was evacuated. Moscow Mayor Sobyanin stated that a total of 370 drones were shot down over the Moscow region since yesterday evening. None of the drones reached Moscow itself. @Intelslava
telegram_Intel Slava · about 2 hours ago
Ukraine has targeted Russian oil refineries.Foreign media reports that Ukraine struck Russian oil refineries in Moscow using explosive drones, resulting in widespread fires.The Ukrainian military also stated that it targeted Russias energy infrastructure facilities in Moscow last night.YouTube link: د روسیې د نفتو زېرمې په نښه کړې ديبهرنیو رسنیو خبر ورکړی، چې اوکراین له چاودېدونکو بېپیلوټه الوتکو په استفادې مسکو کې د روسیې د نفتو زېرمې په نښه کړې، چې له کبله یې پراخه اورلګېدنه رامنځته شوې.د اوکراین پوځ هم ویلي، تېره شپه یې مسکو کې د روسیې انرژۍ بنسټونه په نښه کړي دي.یوټیوب لېنک: Hurriyat Radio Pashto (@HurriyatPa)[ ]#Afghanistan #Ukraine #Russia
mastodon bot · about 2 hours ago
Russia attacks Ukraine with seven missiles and 90 drones: missile and 19 drone strikes recorded Russia launched seven missiles and 90 drones overnight, with Odesa Oblast as the main target of the attack.
ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago
ADF neutralizes one Russian missile, 69 drones overnight Air defense forces neutralized one Kh-59/69 guided air-launched missile and 69 drones of various types that Russian forces used to attack Ukraine from the evening of July 17.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
18 July 2026, Day 1,606 of the full scale invasion, yesterday:276 combat clashes in 24h. russia launched 3 missile strikes, 93 air strikes (265 bombs), 10,252 drones, & 3,117 shelling attacks. #Ukraine forces hit 20 enemy concentrations, 3 artillery systems, & 5 drone control centers.43 attacks repelled in Pokrovsk sector alone. russia lost 1,420 personnel, 3 tanks, 10 armored vehicles, 85 artillery systems, & 1,914 drones.#StandWithUkraine
mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
KYIV INDEPENDENT: General Staff: Russia has lost 1,427,410 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 The number includes 1,420 casualties that Russian forces suffered over the past day. #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
Six people killed and 26 injured in Russian attacks on Donetsk and Kherson oblasts Russian attacks on 17 July killed six people and injured 26 others in Donetsk and Kherson oblasts, with houses and infrastructure damaged.
ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago
IRNA: The #Ukraine military targeted energy infrastructure in Moscow last night, continuing its drone attacks on #Russia. Ukrainian media reported that an oil depot in the Russian capital caught fire in the drone attacks.Image - oil depot in Noginsk (50 kilometers east of the Kremlin).
mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
![⚡Five people, including three children, were injured in a #Russian 🇷🇺 drone attack on a residential building in Novgorod-Seversky, Chernihiv region. The State Service of #Ukraine 🇺🇦 for Emergency Situations reported that the victims include two parents and their children born in 2009, 2014, and 2019. [Radio Svoboda]For verified updates, follow along here](https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/939/469/998/770/715/original/31fe3cdb50d197fa.jpg)
⚡Five people, including three children, were injured in a #Russian 🇷🇺 drone attack on a residential building in Novgorod-Seversky, Chernihiv region. The State Service of #Ukraine 🇺🇦 for Emergency Situations reported that the victims include two parents and their children born in 2009, 2014, and 2019. [Radio Svoboda]For verified updates, follow along here
mastodon bot · about 3 hours ago
In Donetsk region, heat network engineer who coordinated Russian strikes on Sloviansk detained The Security Service of Ukraine has exposed a local heat network engineer in the Donetsk region who coordinated Russian missile, bomb, and drone strikes on Sloviansk.
ukrinform · about 3 hours ago
Russia loses 1,420 soldiers over past day Ukraines General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,420 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.
ukrpravda · about 3 hours ago
Russians attack 41 settlements in Kherson region, leaving three dead and 18 injured Three people were killed and 18 others injured in the Kherson region over the past day as a result of Russian aggression.
ukrinform · about 4 hours ago
Russia says Ukrainian drone attack killed several in Moscow logistics centre A local official said that a Ukrainian drone attack killed seven night-shift workers and wounded 24 at a Moscow logistics centre on Saturday, as part of a larger-scale attack including 370 drones, most of which were "neutralised" according to the city mayor. Kyiv says its attacks on Russia are fair retribution for Moscows four-year war in Ukraine.
france24 · about 4 hours ago
⚡ NEWSUkrainian drone attack kills seven in Moscow logistics centreA Ukrainian drone attack killed seven night-shift workers and wounded 24 at a Moscow logistics centre. The strike was part of a larger assault involving 370 drones, most neutralized by Russian defenses. Kyiv claims these attacks are fair retribution for...📰 #Military #Geopolitics #GeoWire
mastodon bot · about 4 hours ago
📰 Moscow Oblast oil depot, online retailers warehouse reportedly set ablaze by Ukrainian drones🔗 #RussianInvasion #RussianWar #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 4 hours ago
⚡️Ukrainian drones reportedly attack Russias Tambov Oblast, online retailers warehouse set ablaze. Ukrainian drones targeted the town of Kotovsk in Russias Tambov Oblast overnight on July 18, resulting in a fire at a Russian online retailers warehouse, monitoring channels reported.
bluesky_Kyiv Independent · about 4 hours ago
Russians launch more than 850 strikes on Zaporizhzhia region in one day, one killed, two injured Over the course of the day, the occupiers carried out 851 strikes on 51 settlements in Zaporizhzhia region. One person was killed, and two others, including a child, were wounded as a result of enemy attacks on Zaporizhzhia district.
ukrinform · about 4 hours ago
Russia intensifies strikes on Ukraine Black Sea ports, killing three Russia attacked two Ukrainian Black Sea port cities on Friday, killing three people, officials said, as Moscow intensifies pressure on Ukraines key trade routes. A Russian drone attack…
japantoday · about 4 hours ago
Day 1,606 of the full scale invasion has begun Estimated russian losses from February 24, 2022 to July 18, 2026 of the russian all-out war against Ukraine, according to the General Staff of #Ukraine🔷 Yesterday 1,420 enemy, killed or wounded
mastodon bot · about 4 hours ago
Fuel shortages and Russias military setbacks already affect Russian society – Estonian intelligence The increase in Russian losses on the front over the past week and the gasoline shortage caused by Ukraines successful strikes on Russian oil infrastructure are forcing the Russian authorities to tighten control over society even further in order to suppress discontent.
ukrinform · about 5 hours ago
Zelenskyy says Russian strikes kill four, injure 15 in overnight attacks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Russian overnight strikes killed four people and wounded 15 across Ukraine. A missile strike on a residential building in Odesa killed two and injured five, while attacks in Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, Kharkiv and Chernihiv regions caused further casualties.
yenisafak · about 6 hours ago
KYIV POST: Drones Strike Russian-Occupied Crimea, Fire Reported Near Gvardeyskoye Airfield Russian-occupied Crimea came under an overnight drone attack, with a fire reported near the Gvardeyskoye military airfield and possible strikes around Sevastopols Balaklava Thermal Power Plant, according to Krymsky Veter. #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 6 hours ago
KYIV INDEPENDENT: Oil depot, warehouse in Moscow Oblast reportedly set ablaze by Ukrainian drones The latest attack on oil infrastructure in Russias capital region comes exactly one month after Ukrainian forces launched their largest-ever drone attack on Moscow, striking the Moscow Oil Refinery on June 18. #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 7 hours ago
Russian drone strikes house in Chernihiv region, injuring family with three children On the evening of July 17, troops launched a drone attack on Novhorod-Siverskyi in the Chernihiv region.
ukrinform · about 7 hours ago
Russian forces strike Izium, three people injured As a result of a Russian strike with a guided aerial bomb on the city of Izium in Kharkiv region, three people were injured, two of them children.
ukrinform · about 8 hours ago
Russians attack bus with drone in Marhanets: One killed, eight injured One person was killed and eight others were injured after a Russian drone struck a bus in the city of Marhanets, Dnipropetrovsk region, on the evening of July 17.
ukrinform · about 8 hours ago
KYIV INDEPENDENT: Russian munition strike on civilian vehicle kills 1, injures 8 others, including 2 children One person was killed, and eight others were injured, including two children, after Russian munitions struck a passenger car in the Shevchenkivskyi district of Kharkiv Oblast on July 17. #Ukraine
mastodon bot · about 8 hours ago